What is Manganese?
Manganese is a naturally occurring chemical element. It’s a hard, brittle, silvery metal, often found in minerals alongside iron. Manganese is crucial for human health as a trace mineral,
How is it Used?
Manganese is primarily used in the production of steel – approximately 95% of worldwide production is used for this purpose. Manganese is also used in some types of batteries, including those in cell phones and electric vehicles. The EV industry, however, has been increasingly moving away from manganese as a component of its batteries.
What are the Risks?
Manganese is primarily used in the production of steel – approximately 95% of worldwide production is used for this purpose. Manganese is also used in some types of batteries, including those used in cell phones and electric vehicles. The EV industry, however, has increasingly been moving away from manganese as a component of its batteries.
About EMIG
EMIG was formed in 2021 by five Emily residents in response to renewed exploration of the manganese deposit located 1.7 miles north of downtown Emily, Minnesota.
“Our mission is to evaluate and disseminate information regarding the risks and benefits of the proposed Emily manganese mine to support economic opportunities in a manner consistent with sound natural resource conservation and community health.”
Keep Informed
Contact us to receive updates on the proposed Emily manganese mine and learn how you can contribute to the effort to collect and disseminate accurate information regarding the operation of manganese mines.